De Buyer Egg Pan / Blini Pan Mineral B Element - 3 compartments - ø 27 cm - without non-stick coating
The more you use it, the less food will stick to the bottom.
No chemical coating: pure sheet steel with a layer of beeswax
Three 10 cm compartments: three eggs or blinis at once, nicely round
Three perfect circles at once - that's what the De Buyer Egg Pan / Blini Pan Mineral B Element gives you every morning. Whether you're frying Sunday eggs, serving blinis at a festive gathering, or making small pancakes for the kids: this pan delivers precision and honesty that no chemically coated pan can match. Pure carbon steel, beeswax, and your heat - that's all you need.
Why this pan makes a difference in your kitchen
- Three compartments, three perfect circles - Each compartment is exactly ø 10 cm, ensuring your eggs, blinis, or small pancakes always come out evenly. No eggs running all over the pan, no misshapen blinis.
- The more you use it, the better it gets - No chemical non-stick coating, but a natural patina that builds up with use. After a few uses, this pan performs better than any pan with a traditional non-stick coating.
- 3 mm thick carbon steel - This is no coincidence. That thickness ensures perfect heat distribution, no hotspots, no burnt centres with raw edges.
- PFAS-free and without chemical coating - Just steel and beeswax. No unwanted substances on your plate, just flavour.
- Suitable for all heat sources - Gas, induction, electric, halogen, ceramic - this pan fits on any hob you have at home.
- Made in France - De Buyer has been producing pans in the Vosges since 1830. This is not a disposable item; this is a pan that you pass on.
The secret lies in the steel - and in you
The De Buyer Mineral B works differently than you might be used to. There is no non-stick coating in the traditional sense - and that's the point. The thick carbon steel of 3 mm reacts to heat, fat, and use. Each time you cook, a thin layer of baked fat forms that makes the pan smoother and tougher. This is called seasoning, and it's a ritual worth doing.
The beeswax that De Buyer applies protects the pan during storage and transport against rust, and also aids in the initial seasoning process. Before using the pan for the first time, you need to season it: heat it briefly over medium heat with a thin layer of oil, let it cool, and wipe it clean. Then you're ready to cook - and to grow a pan that literally takes on your cooking style.
Blinis, eggs, and everything in between
Imagine: Sunday morning, two people at the table, the smell of butter sizzling in the pan. You crack three eggs at once, each in its own compartment - and three minutes later, there are three identically fried eggs on the plate. Or you make blinis for an aperitif: small, thick Russian pancakes topped with crème fraîche and salmon. With three compartments of ø 10 cm, they all come out the same size, beautifully, and delicious.
But the applications don't stop there. Think of small American pancakes for the kids, or mini omelettes for a quick lunch. The pan is also briefly oven-safe - up to 10 minutes at 200 °C - making it handy if you want to finish your eggs under the grill.
How to care for your Mineral B
A De Buyer Mineral B pan requires some attention, but it pays back double. The rules are simple:
- Never wash the pan in the dishwasher - that removes the built-up patina and damages the steel.
- Wash it by hand, with warm water and possibly a soft sponge. No aggressive scouring agents.
- Always dry it immediately - steel and moisture are not friends.
- Lightly oil it with a drop of oil after washing, especially in the first months.
- The more you use it, the less you have to think about it.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Season your pan with flaxseed oil or grape seed oil - they adhere well to the steel. Heat the pan over medium heat, rub it with a thin layer of oil on kitchen paper, and let it warm for 5 minutes. Repeat this two or three times for the best result. After a few uses, you'll notice that eggs almost release themselves.
Specifications
- Brand: De Buyer
- Collection: Mineral B Element
- Type: Egg pan / Blini pan - 3 compartments
- Diameter: 270 mm (ø 27 cm)
- Diameter per compartment: ø 10 cm
- Total length (including handle): 480 mm
- Height: 14 mm
- Material thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: 1142 grams
- Material: Carbon steel
- Colour: Silver / Steel grey
- Non-stick coating: None - natural patina from use
- PFAS-free: Yes
- Protection for new pan: Beeswax layer
- Gas: Yes
- Electric: Yes
- Halogen: Yes
- Ceramic: Yes
- Induction: Yes
- Oven safe: Yes - max. 10 minutes at 200 °C
- Dishwasher-safe: No - hand wash required
- Country of origin: France
In the package
- De Buyer Egg Pan / Blini Pan Mineral B Element - ø 27 cm - 3 compartments
If you've ever thought that perfect fried eggs are a matter of luck, the De Buyer Egg Pan / Blini Pan Mineral B Element gives you a different perspective. This is a pan that grows with you, gets better the more you use it, and that will serve you for decades if you take good care of it. No disposable culture, no chemical coating, no compromise. Just honest steel, craftsmanship from the Vosges, and three circles of pure cooking joy. Add it to your kitchen and discover what cooking with steel can mean for you.
